Day 40

• 29 Aug 2020

Welcome to the Prelims Refresher Programme 2020 - Article Page. On this page, we will provide you with 3 things:

• A list of topics for revision.
• A brief discussion of the topics if needed.
• Links to various sources for preparing these topics.

In the comments, you can ask us to clear your doubts regarding any of the topics listed on the page. We will do our best to explain and clarify your doubts. Further, we may also share links to other web based learning sources like websites or videos, or may refer to you, books, documents etc. Please be cordial to your fellow aspirants and use these doubt-clearing conversations strictly to its stated purpose.

Government Schemes Part-2

Following Government schemes & policies have been at the forefront of the news headlines, and as UPSC always attempts to test the basics, a basic awareness is required. Questions from this topic are largely asked from static as well as current affairs portions. According to the trend observed, the facts, their contexts, basic background information can be asked by the UPSC from these topics.

Poverty

• Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana- Urban
• Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan
• PM SVANidhi: Micro Credit Scheme for Street Vendors
• Prime Minister’s 15 Point Programme
• Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Urban Livelihoods Mission
• National Nutrition Mission (POSHAN Abhiyaan)
• MGNREGA
• National Health Mission and Janani Suraksha
• One Nation One Ration Card

Women

• Women in Research And Development
• Vigyan Jyoti Scheme
• Gender Advancement for Transforming Institutions (GATI)
• Knowledge Involvement in Research Advancement through Nurturing (KIRAN) Scheme
• Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) Scheme
• One-Stop Centre
• GOAL (Going Online as Leaders)
• Anganwadi Services
• National Creche Scheme
• Scheme for Adolescent Girls

Finance

• National Strategy for Financial Education
• AtmaNirbhar Bharat
• Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana
• Streamlining of National Pension System
• Public Financial Management System

Infrastructure

• Bharatmala Project
• Pradhan Mantri Urja Ganga Project
• SATAT Scheme
• KUSUM Scheme
• FAME-II Scheme
• National Broadband Mission
• BharatNet Project

Industries & Services

• Prime Minister's Employment Generation Program
• Draft Defence Production and Export Promotion Policy (2020)
• ReStart Programme for MSMEs
• Schemes related to MSME sector

Previous Year Question

Q. With reference to the provisions made under the National Food Security Act, 2013, consider the following statements: (2018)

1. The families coming under the category of ‘below poverty line (BPL)’ only are eligible to receive subsidised food grains.
2. The eldest woman in a household, of age 18 years or above, shall be the head of the household for the purpose of issuance of a ration card.
3. Pregnant women and lactating mothers are entitled to a ‘take-home ration’ of 1600 calories per day during pregnancy and for six months thereafter.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 3 only

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Q. How do District Rural Development Agencies (DRDAs) help in the reduction of rural poverty in India? (2012)

1. DRDAs act as Panchayati Raj Institutions in certain specified backward regions of the country.
2. DRDAs undertake area-specific scientific study of the causes of poverty and malnutrition and prepare detailed remedial measures.
3. DRDAs secure inter-sectoral and interdepartmental coordination and cooperation for effective implementation of anti-poverty programmes.
4. DRDAs watch over and ensure effective utilization of the funds intended for anti poverty programmes.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1, 2 and 3 only

(b) 3 and 4 only

(c) 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

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Q. How does the National Rural Livelihood Mission seek to improve livelihood options of rural poor? (2012)

1. By setting up a large number of new manufacturing industries and agribusiness centres in rural areas
2. By strengthening ‘self-help groups’ and providing skill development
3. By supplying seeds, fertilizers, diesel pumpsets and micro-irrigation equipment free of cost to farmers.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

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Q. Consider the following statements with reference to Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS): (2008)

1. All persons of 60 years or above belonging to the households below poverty line in rural areas are eligible.
2. The Central Assistance under this Scheme is at the rate of `300 per month per beneficiary. Under the Scheme, States have been urged to give matching amounts.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017?

1. Pregnant women are entitled for three months pre-delivery and three months post-delivery paid leave.
2. Enterprises with creches must allow the mother minimum six creche visits daily.
3. Women with two children get reduced entitlements.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 only

(c) 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

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Q. With reference to ‘Stand Up India Scheme’, which of the following statements is/are correct? (2016)

1. Its purpose is to promote entrepreneurship among SC/ST and women entrepreneurs.
2. It provides for refinance through SIDBI.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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Q. The endeavour of Janani Suraksha Yojana Programme is (2012)

1. to promote institutional deliveries
2. to provide monetary assistance to the mother to meet the cost of delivery
3. to provide for wage loss due to pregnancy and confinement

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 only

(c) 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

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Q. Which of the following statements best describes the term ‘Scheme for Sustainable Structuring of Stressed Assets (S4A)’, recently seen in the news? (2017)

(a) It is a procedure for considering ecological costs of developmental schemes formulated by the Government.

(b) It is a scheme of RBI for reworking the financial structure of big corporate entities facing genuine difficulties.

(c) It is a disinvestment plan of the Government regarding Central Public Sector Undertakings.

(d) It is an important provision in ‘The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code’ recently implemented by the Government.

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Q. The basic aim of Lead Bank Scheme is that (2012)

(a) big banks should try to open offices in each district

(b) there should be stiff competition among the various nationalized banks

(c) individual banks should adopt particular districts for intensive development

(d) all the banks should make intensive efforts to mobilize deposits

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Q. With reference to the institution of Banking Ombudsman in India, which one of the statements is not correct? (2010)

(a) The Banking Ombudsman is appointed by the Reserve Bank of India

(b) The Banking Ombudsman can consider complaints from Non-Resident Indians having accounts in India

(c) The orders passed by the Banking Ombudsman are final and binding on the parties concerned

(d) The service provided by the Banking Ombudsman is free of any fee

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